The Equipped for Change® Podcast

We usually think of major change as being something scary to be avoided. But what happens when you find yourself faced with not just dealing with major change, but having to completely reinvent yourself as a result? What do you do when the "old" you just doesn't "fit" who you want and need to be based on the vision that you have for your life? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Margo Lovett as she outlines her journey of reinvention and provides some tips that you can implement in making your own shift.

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In trying to determine the best way to leave an impact and make an impression that will live beyond us, many people consider mentoring as an option. But what exactly is mentoring and why should we think about utilizing our time and talents in this way to give back to our youth? Join us for a conversation with Al Demming, Executive Director of The Leadership Initiative, as he discusses his journey into mentorship and the role mentors play in creating opportunities for youth in the community.

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When I taught first graders they LOVED show and tell because they got to bring in something that was special to them in some way and "show" it to their classmates while "telling" them all about how wonderful it was. The problem is that no one else got to actually experience the wonderful aspects of what they were talking about. Far too often organizations approach change in the same way. They "show" examples of others doing it and "tell" their people what they expect and how to do it (i.e., different processes and procedures) - but they never truly allow their people to experience the growth and development necessary to achieve REAL, sustainable change. Join Keisha A Rivers as she discusses how you can avoid "Show & Tell" and instead create REAL change in your organizations.

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We're constantly comparing our journeys, progress and outcomes to others. When we compare, we're really looking for direction and validation because what we're doing is oftentimes new to us. So when you're embarking on a journey into uncharted territory, how do you balance the need for guidance while avoiding the pitfall of copying others? Join Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD as she provides insight and suggestions for how to best identify best practices while at the same time creating a process of change that is unique to you and your journey.

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No one sets out to fail. We take on new challenges, set new goals and create new visions because we want to be better and desire something different. So why do so many of us fall short of achieving our goals and creating the outcomes that we envisioned and imagined? What if instead of focusing solely on the good, we learned how to embrace the discomfort and get comfortable with being uncomfortable? Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group LTD as she provides tips and strategies of how we can embrace discomfort and use it to our advantage in creating our success.

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Pat Roque ROCKS as a success coach, mastermind leader and global speaker who empowers high achievers to rock their strengths and monetize their genius. She and her box of 50 ROCKS (yes, rocks) have transformed lives and careers through her Rock On Success Coaching System and Mastermind. Tune in for details on how to create the Mindset, Toolset & Skillset to ROCK Your Next Level!

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Are you creating a culture of change or one that thrives off of chaos? How do you equip your people to not just survive but to successfully thrive in fast-paced environments? What do you do to create opportunities for support, engagement, learning and leadership? Join Keisha A Rivers, President & Chief Outcome Facilitator of The KARS Group, as she discusses strategies and action steps that you can implement immediately to equip your people to manage change.

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Building an effective organization is based upon building solid relationships. To create a truly dynamic team you have to create relationships built upon engagement. Join Keisha A Rivers and her guest Cherise Walker as they discuss ways to create a culture of engagement and connection.

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Everyone wants to be a good leader. But leadership is not just what you do and how successful your organization or team is--it's also about the legacy you leave behind. How are you cultivating a legacy of leadership within your organization? What ripple effect are you creating? Join Keisha A Rivers as she talks about why it's important to recognize the culture of leadership that you're creating in your organization and outlines 5 steps that you need to implement today to craft a true legacy.

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Leadership has been presented as a complicated process of learning, development and ongoing training, but what if we're making WAY too much of all of this? What if leadership is really a SIMPLE process? In this episode Keisha A Rivers of The KARS Group LTD discusses leadership lessons that she learned from a group of first graders and how you can apply them to your team, group or organization to become more effective.

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